empty
25.02.2022 02:21 PM
Asia-Pacific stock indices mostly up

This image is no longer relevant

Asia-Pacific stock indices were mostly up in Friday's trading session as part of a correction after yesterday's significant decline. The Shanghai Composite added 0.54% and the Shenzhen Composite gained 1.02%, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index was down by 0.1%. The Korean KOSPI rose by 1.11%, the Japanese Nikkei 225 gained 1.66% and the Australian S&P/ASX 200 added 0.12%.

During Thursday's trading the main indices of the Asian region showed a significant decline (by 1.5-3.2%). The US and European stock indices also dropped in the course of trading. This happened as a result of the deployment of Russian troops on the territory of Ukraine, namely in the DNR and LNR, which the Russian president had recognized as independent the day before. This Russian special operation was condemned by European countries, the US and other states, which imposed a number of sanctions against the Russian Federation.

Nevertheless, US indicators ended yesterday's trading with positive dynamics. For instance, the tech-heavy NASDAQ added 3%, which in turn supported Asian indicators.

According to experts, this sharp turn in investor sentiment is due to the fact that due to the worsening global political situation, the US Federal Reserve will not sharply tighten monetary policy, in particular they will not raise rates.

In the meantime, the Chinese central bank is striving to support the national economy. In order to preserve liquidity 760 billion renminbi were injected during the current week, almost half of that amount in one day. It is a record for the past two years. The regulator also kept the interest rate at 2.1%.

However, the country's shares are down. PetroChina Co., Ltd. fell by 3.5%, China Resources Land, Ltd. dropped by 3.2% and HSBC Holdings PLC declined by 3.1%.

In Japan the stock market selling, which had been going on all week, came to an end today. Following the rise in US indicators, the Japanese tech sector also showed an increase.

Among the Nikkei 225 components, Advantest Corp. gained 7.2%, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd. climbed by 7.1% and SCREEN Holdings Co, Ltd. added 5.7%. Toyota Motor Corp. also showed a slight increase by 0.7%., while shares of Honda Motor Co. lost 0.1%.

KOSPI's gains boosted the price of shares of such companies as Samsung Electronics Co, Ltd. (+0.8%), Hyundai Motor Co. (+0.8%) and Kia Corp. (+0,8%).

Despite a slight rise in the Australian S&P/ASX 200, BHP shares were down by 0.2% and Rio Tinto fell by 0.6%.

Anastasia Kravtsova,
Analytical expert of InstaForex
© 2007-2025
Select timeframe
5
min
15
min
30
min
1
hour
4
hours
1
day
1
week
Earn on cryptocurrency rate changes with InstaForex
Download MetaTrader 4 and open your first trade
  • Grand Choice
    Contest by
    InstaForex
    InstaForex always strives to help you
    fulfill your biggest dreams.
    JOIN CONTEST

Recommended Stories

Trump Influences Wall Street Again, Indexes React Quickly

Turbulent month, powerful close: The S&P 500 ended Friday's session nearly flat after a volatile day, yet still closed out its best monthly performance since November 2023. The Nasdaq followed

Thomas Frank 08:30 2025-06-02 UTC+2

Boeing climbs, Best Buy falls as investors rebalance across sectors

Best Buy shares fell after the company cut its full-year sales and earnings forecasts. Boeing, on the other hand, gained ground as its CEO announced plans to ramp up production

13:49 2025-05-30 UTC+2

US Market News Digest for May 30

The S&P 500 opened the session on a positive note but soon reversed course after officials clarified that previously overturned tariffs would remain in place pending the outcome

Ekaterina Kiseleva 12:20 2025-05-30 UTC+2

Boeing Gains, Best Buy Falls: Why Investors Are Betting on Different Assets

Best Buy Falls After Full-Year Sales, Profit Outlook Shrink Boeing Gains as CEO Looks to Boost 737 MAX Production Japan's Nikkei Lagging as Yen Strengthens on Safe Haven Demand Indices

Thomas Frank 10:10 2025-05-30 UTC+2

US Market News Digest for May 29

Markets reacted to a US Court of International Trade ruling that found the Trump administration's tariff actions exceeded its authority. The decision has introduced fresh uncertainty for the S&P

Ekaterina Kiseleva 11:15 2025-05-29 UTC+2

Stock storm: Nvidia soars, Dow falls, court knocks down Trump tariffs

Nvidia shares up 5% after close; co reports quarterly results Dick's Sporting Goods rises after Q1 results beat expectations US trade court blocks Trump tariffs European stocks rise

Thomas Frank 10:49 2025-05-29 UTC+2

From Nvidia to Xiaomi: What's Driving Stock Market Growth and Decline Today

Indices Rising: Dow 1.78%, S&P 500 2.05%, Nasdaq 2.47% Consumer Confidence Recovers in May Temu Parent PDD Holdings Falls on Quarterly Revenue Slip Chinese Xiaomi Shares Set to Rise 2.3%

Thomas Frank 12:06 2025-05-28 UTC+2

Whoever doesn't risk a recession doesn't reduce the national debt? Trader's calendar on May 29–31

To be at the center of global attention and to "shape the planet's destiny" — that's what Donald Trump enjoys most. For him, it's essential to constantly generate headlines

Svetlana Radchenko 11:47 2025-05-28 UTC+2

US Market News Digest for May 28

The S&P 500 index has broken through the key 5,908 level, signaling the end of its recent correction and opening the door to further upside. A break above the resistance

Ekaterina Kiseleva 11:25 2025-05-28 UTC+2

US Market News Digest for May 27

US President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on imports from the EU, yet financial markets responded with restraint. Investors are increasingly adopting a "threat and retreat" strategy, buying stocks

Ekaterina Kiseleva 11:54 2025-05-27 UTC+2
Can't speak right now?
Ask your question in the chat.
Widget callback
 

Dear visitor,

Your IP address shows that you are currently located in the USA. If you are a resident of the United States, you are prohibited from using the services of InstaFintech Group including online trading, online transfers, deposit/withdrawal of funds, etc.

If you think you are seeing this message by mistake and your location is not the US, kindly proceed to the website. Otherwise, you must leave the website in order to comply with government restrictions.

Why does your IP address show your location as the USA?

  • - you are using a VPN provided by a hosting company based in the United States;
  • - your IP does not have proper WHOIS records;
  • - an error occurred in the WHOIS geolocation database.

Please confirm whether you are a US resident or not by clicking the relevant button below. If you choose the wrong option, being a US resident, you will not be able to open an account with InstaForex anyway.

We are sorry for any inconvenience caused by this message.